Mental Health Therapist - Naples (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Naples, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and provides behavioral individual and/or family therapy and healthcare services through the outpatient clinic.
Please note this position is located in Naples, FL

Requirements

• Master's degree mental health field required.
• State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) required within 180 days of hire – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Level II finger printing background required.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in individual, group and family therapy.
• Master's degree in mental health field required.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan for treatment, education or nutrition and to evaluate patient’s response to the implementation of the plan.
• As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year experience in individual, group and family therapy with a pediatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison and maintains contacts with other outside agencies for continuity of care.
• Completes an initial psychosocial evaluation including a DSM-V diagnosis, clinical observations and recommendations in the form of a treatment plan.
• Completes billing, documentation, and progress notes immediately /after each visit. Ensures documentation is reflective of the patients' treatment goals and patients' response to therapy.
• Informs Chief Psychologist of patient care concerns.
• Provides evidence based psychological intervention and assessment to patient and families.
• Submits required information for billing immediately after service provided and maintains organized records easily accessed in case of discrepancies.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level